Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Music is everywhere, and we come into contact with it every day: it enriches our lives and creates meaning and community.
Studying music at York will deepen your understanding of that experience and how it has shaped and responded to the world. Our course integrates practical music-making, musicology, analysis and music technology, and offers options in composition, music psychology, music education and many other areas. Our modular approach lets you shape your learning to your passions and career aspirations. We'll give you a generous allowance of one-to-one tuition to dev...
Music is everywhere, and we come into contact with it every day: it enriches our lives and creates meaning and community.
Studying music at York will deepen your understanding of that experience and how it has shaped and responded to the world. Our course integrates practical music-making, musicology, analysis and music technology, and offers options in composition, music psychology, music education and many other areas. Our modular approach lets you shape your learning to your passions and career aspirations. We'll give you a generous allowance of one-to-one tuition to develop your playing to the highest level - our staff have performed with internationally-recognised ensembles, from BBC Philharmonic to Opera North. Our professional partners and artists-in-association regularly give talks, masterclasses and concerts. We are home to a huge range of ensembles of all styles and traditions. From orchestral and choral classics to contemporary improvisation, from modular synths to Indonesian gamelan, you can explore and expand your musical horizons. We have a thriving University music culture: you can find like-minded musicians through Band Soc; learn to play drums Brazilian-style in Samba York; or throw yourself into our lively musical theatre community. There are also weekly jazz, folk and open mic events across campus, and a vibrant music scene in the city centre. Our graduates have gone on to further study, and to work in musical performance, production, arts administration, music education, broadcast journalism, composition and more.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A30-J75
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,B
Essential Subjects: A Level Music at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level in Music has been taken.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Music-related units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
C
If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance We also consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Music at grade A is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Plus A at A Level. We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus AA at A Level. We accept the following BTEC subjects where they are equivalent to one A Level: Music, Music Performance. If you are not taking one of the above Music BTEC subjects, then A Level Music at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music or Music Technology we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 7 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £27,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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